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Welsh Government move closer to physical punishment ban

25 March 2019

Wales has taken the next step towards protecting children’s’ rights by introducing legislation to end the physical punishment of children. �鶹��ý responds.

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The case for fluoridation to protect children’s oral health

20 March 2019

In a blog to mark World Oral Health Day today, �鶹��ý member Dr John Furness considers a simple and safe way to protect children from tooth decay – community water fluoridation.

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�鶹��ý responds to impact of social media on young people inquiry

18 March 2019

The APPG on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing call for more research and tighter social media regulation. �鶹��ý responds saying social media has benefits as well as threats and the full impact of some are still unknown, "that’s why inquiries that explore this unchartered te...

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Healthcare arrangements for children on the move and migrants

15 March 2019

In early 2019, we asked frontline professionals their views and experiences of NHS charging for children and pregnant women. The survey forms work we are undertaking to further understand the impacts of the charging regulations and wider migration policy changes in practice, and the results will con...

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Children being failed as Brexit looms large, reveals new report

12 March 2019

�鶹��ý Officer for Health Improvement responds to new report published by the Children's Rights Alliance for England, saying "Brexit is a complex and important priority; however, it should not mean that other issues get left on the shelf".

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Delivery of autism services in Wales - consultation response

In 2019 we responded to the Welsh Government's consultation on its draft code of practice on the delivery of autism services. We welcome the Welsh Government's attempts to improve services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but are concerned about separating ASD out of the Neurodevelop...

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�鶹��ý responds to PHE figures on children's tooth extractions

6 March 2019

The new data reveals that almost nine out of ten hospital tooth extractions among young children are due to preventable tooth decay.

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Scottish children still miss out on basic rights

28 February 2019

�鶹��ý's Officer for Scotland responds to new 'children in families with limited resources' data as one in five children in Scotland miss out on basic rights such as a warm winter coat and outdoor space

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Scotland eBulletin - February 2019

27 February 2019

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

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Few multivitamins contain recommended dose of Vitamin D, reveals new study

25 February 2019

�鶹��ý responds to new study, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, which reveals of the multivitamins surveyed, doses ranged from 0 to 800 IU.